Subtract 15/40 from 40/18
1st number: 2 4/18, 2nd number: 15/40
40/18 - 15/40 is 133/72.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 40 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 20 = 360,
40/18 = 40 × 20/18 × 20 = 800/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 9 = 360,
15/40 = 15 × 9/40 × 9 = 135/360 - Subtract the two like fractions:
800/360 - 135/360 = 800 - 135/360 = 665/360 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 133/72
- In mixed form: 161/72
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